Olfactive Melbourne

Trent and Robyn Stokes
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Olfactive Melbourne are a husband and wife team passionate about perfume and on a journey to better understand the art of perfumery. Join us for an immersive podcast series exploring artisinal perfumery. We explore the world of fragrance with the founders, perfumers and creatives of perfumery. Each episode is an educational masterclass uncovering the craft, creativity and passion behind unique fragrances. 

  1. 1일 전

    #027 Kilani Essence A Conversation with Yusef Al Kilani

    In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Yusef Al Kilani, the perfumer, artisan, and collector behind Kilani Essence, an independent Australian house where modern perfumery meets traditional Arabic technique. Built from the ground up and shaped by time spent learning in Dubai, Kilani Essence is the work of a single maker pouring art, science, and obsession into every bottle. Drawing on a personally chosen palette of naturals and synthetics selected for their quality and safety, each fragrance is handcrafted in small batches as extrait de parfum, with storytelling and emotional connection at its heart. The house is built on responsible sourcing and conscious creation, honouring the materials, the craft, and the people behind them. In this note by note masterclass, we explore Electric Fumo (Spark), a fragrance that moves from bright, electric energy into smoke, resin, and depth. It opens with ginger, grapefruit, bergamot, and juniper berries before moving into a heart of green tea, cardamom, Mysore sandalwood, and olibanum. As the fragrance settles, it reveals a grounding base of Choya Nakh, patchouli, ambergris, cashmeran, agarwood, cedarwood, and Siberian fir, threaded with sea notes and sea salt. Watch or listen now for a note-by-note masterclass with one of Australia's most colourful and heartfelt independent perfumers, and a conversation about culture, history, inspiration and the unmistakable identity of Kilani Essence. https://www.kilaniessence.com/

    2시간 34분

  2. 5월 8일

    #026 Ficifolia Fragrances A Conversation with Sophie Marcoux

    In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we welcome back Sophie Marcoux, founder and creative force behind Ficifolia Fragrances, for a closer look at her latest release, Best in Show. A gourmand Extrait de Parfum at 25% concentration, the fragrance draws its inspiration from one of the most beloved (and quietly competitive) corners of Australian country life: the vanilla slice rivalry of the regional show bake-off. Sophie returns to the show with a fragrance that is at once playful and deeply considered. Glazed sugar, jasmine, muguet and praline open into a heart of vanilla custard cream, tonka bean and rose, before settling on a base of cashmere musk, patchouli and vetiver. We unpack the composition note by note as we experience it on skin, exploring how each layer reveals a different chapter of the story she set out to tell. Beyond the bottle, we spend time on the wider creative direction behind Best in Show. Sophie shares the thinking behind the campaign's stylised country bake-off world, the confidence required to enter the saturated vanilla category, and the relationship between fashion, fragrance and creative identity that runs through everything she does. We also revisit her briefing process, her evolving collaboration with her formulator, and what has changed for Ficifolia in the year since we last spoke. https://ficifolia.com/

    1시간 25분

  3. 4월 24일

    #025 Örök Fragrances A Conversation with John Domjan

    In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with John Domjan, the creative director behind ÖRÖK Fragrances, a narrative driven Australian fragrance house where storytelling, identity, and self expression converge. Rooted in a belief that fragrance can give voice to the different parts of who we are, ÖRÖK creates perfumes that translate memory, atmosphere, and emotional landscape into scent. Working in close creative collaboration with perfumer Flora Gourdon, each composition begins as an image, a feeling, or a moment in time, then is built with care into a finished fragrance. The house is committed to narrative driven perfumery, a respect for individual expression, and a considered approach to creating worlds that listeners and wearers can step inside. In this note by note masterclass, we explore 5AM, a fragrance inspired by the quiet hour just before sunrise, the threshold between night and day. It opens with clean, watery freshness that evokes still morning air before moving into a heart of petrichor and soft florals, the unmistakable scent of rain meeting waking earth. As the fragrance settles, it reveals a grounding base of amber and white musk, designed to hold the atmosphere of early morning long after the dawn has passed. Watch or listen now as we journey into the creative world of ÖRÖK, exploring how a brief becomes a finished fragrance, how the dialogue between creative director and perfumer shapes an unmistakable identity, and how narrative driven perfumery invites the wearer into a story that becomes their own. https://orokfragrances.au/

    1시간 25분

  4. 4월 10일

    #024 Liminus A Conversation with Hilary Schofield

    In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Hilary Schofield, the creator behind Liminus, an Australian natural perfume house where botanical craftsmanship, place, and sensory intention converge. Rooted in a deep connection to Australian landscapes and ecosystems, Liminus creates fragrances that honour the complexity of natural materials and the environments that inspire them. Working exclusively with 100 percent natural ingredients, each composition is built with care and structural precision, celebrating the dialogue between the raw beauty of nature and the discipline of formulation. The house is committed to skin safe, non toxic perfumery, transparency around allergens and ingredient disclosure, and a considered approach to sustainability, including refill systems and responsible packaging. In this note by note masterclass, we explore Thamnic, a fragrance inspired by mossy woods, forest floors, and the quiet depth of the natural world. It opens with bergamot, petitgrain, and Huon Pine before moving into a heart of spices, ferns, and mossy woods. As the fragrance settles, it reveals a grounding base of tonka bean, vetiver, and sandalwood, designed to capture the warmth, earthiness, and enduring character of the Australian landscape. Watch or listen now as we journey into the creative world of Liminus, exploring how each composition is built, how natural materials shape identity, and how a deeper understanding of structure allows us to experience fragrance with greater clarity and appreciation. https://www.liminus.com.au/

    1시간 37분

  5. 3월 27일

    #023 KOLIDO A Conversation with Kimberley Ngo

    In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Kimberley Ngo—the perfumer behind KOLIDO, an independent Australian fragrance house where scent is approached as both process and expression. Based in the Yarra Valley on Wurundjeri Country, KOLIDO is built on a hands-on, iterative approach to perfumery, where each fragrance is developed, worn, and refined entirely in-house. Rather than following traditional structures, the house focuses on accords and composition to translate ideas into scent. Guided by Kimberley’s perspective as both collector and creator, each fragrance is developed from a central concept and resolved through experimentation, resulting in compositions that feel textural, deliberate, and quietly distinctive. In this note-by-note masterclass, we explore Bareback—a bold and textural composition that opens with a striking interplay of leather and aromatic facets, creating an immediate sense of rawness and tension. As the fragrance develops, the heart reveals deeper tonal shifts, where animalic nuances, soft woods, and subtle warmth begin to emerge, adding dimension and complexity. It settles into a rich and lingering base of worn leather, musks, and resinous undertones, leaving a trail that feels both intimate and unapologetically visceral. Watch or listen now as we explore a fragrance house where process is everything, storytelling replaces structure, and each perfume is carefully constructed to be experienced as a complete and evolving composition. kolido.au @kolido_

    1시간 22분

  6. 3월 13일

    #022 Mihan Aromatics A Conversation with Julia Brown and Josh Mihan

    In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Julia Brown and Josh Mihan, the founders of Mihan Aromatics, an Australian fragrance house inspired by coastal landscapes, modern perfumery, and a distinctly relaxed approach to scent. Founded in Melbourne and now based on the Victorian coast, Mihan Aromatics draws inspiration from Australian environments and everyday rituals. The brand combines contemporary composition with carefully selected materials, creating fragrances that balance freshness, structure, and longevity. Alongside their creative work, Mihan Aromatics places strong emphasis on non toxic, skin safe formulation, allergen transparency, and a considered approach to sustainability and social impact. In this note by note masterclass, we explore Kirra Curl, a fragrance built around the rhythm of the Australian coastline. It opens with sea salt and lemon rind before moving into an unconventional heart of leather and surf wax. As the fragrance settles, it reveals a warm and textured base of vanilla, Australian Buddha wood, and Australian sandalwood, forming a woody amber structure that anchors the composition. Watch as we step inside the creative world of Mihan Aromatics, exploring how the founders translate coastal culture into fragrance, how unconventional accords are constructed, and how understanding structure allows us to experience perfume with greater clarity and appreciation. www.mihanaromatics.com

    1시간 58분

  7. 2월 27일

    #021 HART+HEDI A Conversation with Juliette Fournier and Richard Adamson

    In this episode of Olfactive Melbourne, we sit down with Juliette Fournier and Richard Adamson, the creative partnership behind Hart + Hedi, a contemporary Australian fragrance house where storytelling, craftsmanship, and place converge. Rooted in a shared appreciation for Australian landscapes and refined perfumery, Hart + Hedi creates fragrances that honour both natural beauty and modern composition. Drawing on native botanicals and carefully selected materials, each perfume is composed with intention and balance, celebrating the dialogue between structure and emotion. The house is committed to non toxic, skin safe formulation, transparency around allergens, and a considered approach to sustainability and packaging. In this note by note masterclass, we explore Coastal Fever, a fragrance inspired by light, coastline, and freedom. It opens with Kimberley Heath, honeysuckle, and an ocean breeze accord before moving into a heart of Australian mimosa, boronia, and blue cypress. As the fragrance settles, it reveals a grounding base of Buddha Wood, agar oud, and Northern sandalwood, designed to capture the warmth and depth of the Australian landscape. Watch or listen now as we journey into the creative world of Hart + Hedi, exploring how each composition is built, how native materials shape identity, and how a deeper understanding of structure allows us to experience fragrance with greater clarity and appreciation. https://www.hartandhedi.com/ Instagram: @hartandhedi @julietteperfumer Facebook: HART + HEDI

    2시간

  8. 2025. 12. 19.

    #020 Olfactive Melbourne Season 1 Finale

    Season One Finale — Reflection & Gratitude As we close out Season One of Olfactive Melbourne, we take a moment to pause, reflect, and soak it all in. In this special season finale, join Robyn and Trent as they look back on the key learnings, conversations, and moments that shaped episodes 11 through 19—and, in many ways, the season as a whole. What began as an olfactory curiosity has grown into something far richer. It has been a genuine privilege (and a constant joy) to sit with Australia’s perfumers, founders, and creative thinkers, exploring not just fragrance, but process, intention, culture, and craft. Each conversation has expanded our understanding of scent as a storytelling medium and deepened our respect for the artistry behind it. Most of all, we want to acknowledge the incredible community that has formed around the podcast. Being part of Australia’s fragrance landscape—listening, learning, and sharing alongside you—has been one of the most rewarding aspects of this journey. Your support, messages, and enthusiasm have meant more to us than we can say. Join us as we revisit standout insights, memorable reflections, and the fragrances and philosophies that lingered long after the microphones were turned off. Whether you’ve walked with us from the very beginning or discovered us along the way, this finale is both a celebration and a thank you—before we take a short pause and return for Season Two.

    1시간 29분
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Olfactive Melbourne are a husband and wife team passionate about perfume and on a journey to better understand the art of perfumery. Join us for an immersive podcast series exploring artisinal perfumery. We explore the world of fragrance with the founders, perfumers and creatives of perfumery. Each episode is an educational masterclass uncovering the craft, creativity and passion behind unique fragrances. 

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    Trent and Robyn Stokes
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    2025년 - 2026년
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